My 4 Walls

Ranked by affordability, mortgage availability and stability of it's housing market -- Indy ranks among the 5 Best Cities for first-time home buyers. What does it mean though, to be on one of these lists?

Because a serious renovation is underway at the home of one of the My 4 Walls bloggers, this one caught our eye. Yikes. How should the would-be renovator approach the big project to avoid common missteps?

Birds chirping, flowers starting to bloom, temperatures (hopefully) starting to rise......and insects....all over the house? This might not be the visual you were looking for this Spring. Whether you choose to hire a professional to address a bug/pest issue or use a do-it-yourself method there are several really basic yet effective ways to keep a problem from getting out of hand.

Moving is one thing. Moving due to a job transfer is another animal all together. Tor Constantino, writing for The Muse, fills you in on what you should ask of your employer during a relo. He should know. At the time of this blog post, he had moved his family three times in nine years.

When asked what the most common question from sellers tends to be, REALTORS'® responses included listing price strategy, the status of the housing market, and questions involving the sale of homes belonging to the seller's relatives or friends. With information readily available, from online research to personal experience, sellers sometimes come to the table with a set of expectations but they lean on expert REALTORS® to help them navigate the process.

Tax season is upon us, like it or not! A recent article for HouseLogic.com covers a list of common tax filing blunders that accountants have seen over the years. Keep in mind - when it comes to filing taxes, properly, look to the pros.

Did you know that 40% of home buyers are willing to pay more for a house (an average of $12,000 more) with a fireplace? With that bit of knowledge, Laura Winter with realtor.com took it upon herself to decipher several ‘fireplace terms’ so you can be up to speed with the lingo on this much desired amenity!